AI Won't Save You—But It Might Have Helped - A Retrospective on DevSecOps and Cloud IR

Explore a candid conference talk examining the practical realities of DevSecOps and cloud incident response through the lens of AI's potential impact. Dive into two real-world operational scenarios: launching a DevSecOps program from the ground up and managing a high-pressure cloud incident response situation. Learn from actual pain points, critical decisions, and operational challenges faced before AI became ubiquitous in cybersecurity discussions. Analyze what aspects of these operations could have been automated, accelerated, or potentially compromised by machine learning algorithms, while understanding where human intuition and experience remain irreplaceable. Gain insights into the genuine capabilities and limitations of AI in security operations, moving beyond marketing hype to understand practical applications. Discover which security tasks benefit from algorithmic assistance and which still require human expertise and judgment. Perfect for security professionals seeking realistic perspectives on AI integration in DevSecOps workflows and incident response procedures.